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2017 Archive

Apr 25, 2017

Cigar City Vanilla Hazelnut Marshal Zhukov’s

I know that Cigar City brews stouts. Their Hunahpu’s has it’s own release day due to the fervor that has built around […]

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Apr 24, 2017

J. Wakefield Welcome to the Thunderdome

I’ve had some thick beers in my time, but J. Wakefield’s Welcome to the Thunderdome drinks more like a chocolate milk shake […]

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Apr 21, 2017

Allagash Hibernal Fluxus

Much like the Hefeweisen, the Belgian-inspired stout has never really worked for my particular preferences. I’ve had many of them throughout the […]

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Apr 20, 2017

Founders Brewing Co. Announces Trio of Spring Releases

Founders Brewing Co. has just released a trio of spring offerings that highlight their depth of production, with appeal to a range […]

Apr 20, 2017

Allagash Émile

I’ve learned through experience to buy any new Allagash beers, sight unseen. The company has just been on a such a solid […]

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Apr 19, 2017

J. Wakefield Harbinger Hazelnut Coffee Imperial Sweet Stout

I had never really heard of Miami’s J. Wakefield Brewing prior to my running across a few of the company’s bottles on […]

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Apr 18, 2017

Chaos Mountain Cocoborealis

Labeled as a “triple chocolate stout,” Chaos Mountain’s Cocoborealis certainly has a strong chocolatey character. The malt bill employs chocolate malt and […]

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Apr 17, 2017

Commonwealth Brewing Papi Chulo

Back in January earlier this year, I was at a favorite local shop looking for a handful of rich, malty beers to […]

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Apr 14, 2017

Schlafly Coconut Crème Ale

Let’s get this right out in the open, shall we. Schlafly’s Coconut Crème Ale was doomed right from the start — for […]

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Apr 13, 2017

Founders Brewing Co. Announces Third Barrel-Aged Series Beer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 12, 2017 – Founders announced today that they will release Doom, an imperial IPA aged in bourbon barrels, […]

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Apr 13, 2017

Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo

Much like the newly released Sidecar Orange Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada is unleashing Tropical Torpedo as a new year-round offering. Unlike that […]

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Apr 12, 2017

Heritage Brewing Announces Grand Opening of New Brewpub & Roastery in Arlington, VA

On Tuesday April 11th 2017, Heritage Brewing Co. quietly opened the doors to its first brewpub and roastery situated in the Clarendon […]

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